Pomegranate Rice And Vegetable Salad With Vinaigrette Recipes

POMEGRANATE RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Make the dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, vinegar, orange juice, zest, lemon juice, maple syrup, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, salt, and a pinch of pepper. Set aside.
• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the scallions, garlic, pinches of salt, and pepper and cook for 1 minute until soft. Reduce heat to low and add the cooked rice, using the back of a wooden spoon to break up any clumps. Heat until warmed through. Turn off the heat and stir in the dressing, pistachios, parsley, and pomegranates. Top with mint leaves and roasted chickpeas, if using. Season to taste and serve.

WILD RICE SALAD

Steps:

• Boil 1 litre/quart+ of water in large saucepan (no need to be exact). Add rice, lower heat so it's simmering gently. Cover then cook for 40 minutes (Note 4), or until rice is tender but not super soft (some will burst).
• Drain then leave to steam dry and cool.
• Salad
• Shake Dressing in a jar, set aside for 15 minutes+.
• Place rocket, rice, cranberries, pecans and green onions in a bowl. Add some of the feta and pomegranate. Pour over most of the Dressing, toss gently.
• Transfer into serving bowl, top with remaining feta and pomegranate. Serve immediately.

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Roast the vegetables: Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Toss together vegetables and oil in a large bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Spread vegetables evenly on 2 rimmed baking sheets, and roast until golden, mixing halfway through, about 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Transfer pomegranate juice to a bowl. Pour in oil in a slow, steady stream, whisking until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
• Just before serving, drizzle vinaigrette over warm vegetables, and toss with pomegranate seeds.

YUMMY POMEGRANATE VINAIGRETTE DRESSING

Steps:

• Place olive oil, pomegranate juice, rice vinegar, white sugar, shallots, garlic, white pepper, and salt in a blender. Cover and blend until smooth, about 2 minutes.

VINAIGRETTE VEGGIE SALAD

Steps:

• In a serving bowl, combine the cucumber, green pepper and tomatoes. Sprinkle with salt and celery seed. In a small bowl, whisk oil and vinegar. Pour over salad.; toss to coat.

POMEGRANATE PERSIMMON SALAD

Steps:

• Place the first 6 ingredients in a jar with a lid; shake well. Refrigerate until serving., To serve, shake vinaigrette and toss 1/2 cup with persimmons. Toss remaining vinaigrette with salad blend. Top with persimmons and pomegranate seeds.

ZESTY POMEGRANATE RICE

Steps:

• Bring the stock and rice to the boil, then simmer for 10 mins. Drain the rice and set aside to rest for 5 mins.
• Add the pomegranate, coriander seeds, cumin, most of the toasted almonds, orange zest and seasoning. Sprinkle with the remaining toasted almonds.